Squash is a much older sport than we think it is. It has been in existence since the early nineteenth century, played for the first time in England. It has now been recognized by the Olympic committee and it is being planned to incorporate the sport in the biggest sporting event soon.
The Squash Rackets Federation of India governs the sport in the country. Dipika Pallikal is one of the best squash players India has produced. She became the first woman from India to enter the top 10 rankings in women’s squash.
Mumbai is a huge city and one of the most populated urban areas in the world. The city plays a major role in creating facilities for the upbringing of players who want to play the sport at higher levels. One can search online to find out that there are some academies, if not many, that offer courses squash in Mumbai.
The 2nd National Sports Club of India was set up in Mumbai in 1950 and has been promoting a lot of sports since then in the city. Squash is one of them, and there are currently four courts in the institution. Guests and members can play during the open timings at very optimal rates. The NSCI also conducts tournaments and ranks players accordingly.
More than 180 countries have squash courts as of today. Most of us don’t know, but Jahangir Khan of Pakistan is regarded as one of the greatest squash players of all time. So it is surprising, that the sport has never gained that much boost in India.
Mumbai has had a wonderful initiation in Mumbai Games, a community event that comprises of 12 outdoor and indoor sporting events. It also includes squash and the tournament is played in a league + knockout format. It is open for everyone and has been successful in bringing interest and awareness about the sport.
One of the leading squash resources in India is the Indian Squash Professionals or imply ISP. Along with the Squash Rackets Federation, ISP also conducts tournaments all over India and ranks them. One can go to their official websites to know more details.
The ISP has its headquarters in Andheri, Mumbai.
It is the true that the sport is in still in its early days in India. But, players like Dipila Pallikal and hundreds more of squash aspirants have proven than our country can produce talent. It is only a matter of time before a world class player emerges from Mumbai.
The Squash Rackets Federation of India governs the sport in the country. Dipika Pallikal is one of the best squash players India has produced. She became the first woman from India to enter the top 10 rankings in women’s squash.
Mumbai is a huge city and one of the most populated urban areas in the world. The city plays a major role in creating facilities for the upbringing of players who want to play the sport at higher levels. One can search online to find out that there are some academies, if not many, that offer courses squash in Mumbai.
The 2nd National Sports Club of India was set up in Mumbai in 1950 and has been promoting a lot of sports since then in the city. Squash is one of them, and there are currently four courts in the institution. Guests and members can play during the open timings at very optimal rates. The NSCI also conducts tournaments and ranks players accordingly.
Mumbai has had a wonderful initiation in Mumbai Games, a community event that comprises of 12 outdoor and indoor sporting events. It also includes squash and the tournament is played in a league + knockout format. It is open for everyone and has been successful in bringing interest and awareness about the sport.
One of the leading squash resources in India is the Indian Squash Professionals or imply ISP. Along with the Squash Rackets Federation, ISP also conducts tournaments all over India and ranks them. One can go to their official websites to know more details.
The ISP has its headquarters in Andheri, Mumbai.
It is the true that the sport is in still in its early days in India. But, players like Dipila Pallikal and hundreds more of squash aspirants have proven than our country can produce talent. It is only a matter of time before a world class player emerges from Mumbai.
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